Vector
About
About Vector
Vector combines drone manufacturing with tactical instruction, technical training and sustainment. Its modular aircraft accommodate mission payloads, including kinetic effects integrated through its High Voltage Electronic Safe Arm Device. The company develops American-made small unmanned aircraft and works with Nammo on compatible allied-manufactured munitions.
Founded in 2024, Vector moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City in 2025 as it expanded from systems integration into manufacturing. Its service contracts combine equipment delivery with operator training and continuing adaptation. A separate collaboration with Wrap develops drone-enabled non-lethal and counter-UAS systems with human oversight.
Funding
- 2025-09-03 - Series A — cumulative financing disclosure - Vector closes Series A as cumulative financing reaches $61 million
Vector completed its Series A financing with a syndicate led by Pelion Venture Partners. - source: presswire.com
Investors
- Alumni Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Cambria Group - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Dauntless Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- GSB Backers - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Harpoon Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Kickstart Fund - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Lightspeed Venture Partners - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Pelion Venture Partners - Lead - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Point72 Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- R7 - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Run Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Shield Capital - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
- Stony Lonesome Group - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-09-03
Team
- Andy Yakulis - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder - Leads Vector’s defence technology and manufacturing business.
- Matt Long - Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder - Leads tactical strategy and operational integration.
- George Matus - Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder - Leads drone technology and development for Vector.
- Larsen Jensen - Co-Founder - Helped assemble Vector’s founding team and supports its technology strategy.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-12 - Partnership - Vector expands Nammo agreement for integrated drone munitions
Nammo munitions are being integrated through Vector’s High Voltage Electronic Safe Arm Device, the interface between aircraft and payload. A repeatable modular architecture is intended to accommodate multiple munition configurations and changing mission requirements. The programme combines American-made unmanned systems, allied-manufactured munitions and NDAA-compliant supply chains.
Source - 2026-03-18 - Partnership - Vector partners with Wrap on drone-enabled non-lethal response
The work combines Wrap’s response technology with Vector’s tactical hardware, command and control systems, and operator training. Initial systems are expected to use autopilot functionality with human oversight; greater autonomy is a future development goal. The companies plan joint demonstrations, operational validation and customer engagement with federal agencies and allied governments.
Source - 2026-02-27 - Partnership - Vector teams with Nammo on munitions for unmanned aircraft
Nammo contributes ammunition and energetics expertise to Vector’s small-UAS development. The collaboration pairs American-made drones with allied-manufactured munitions and NDAA-compliant supply chains.
Source - 2025-09-12 - Contract Award - Vector announces multi-year SOCOM drone contract
The award covers multiple years and includes both aircraft and integration services. Vector identified Special Operations Command as the contracting counterparty. The company linked the programme to systems delivery and training for military users.
Source - 2025-09-03 - Funding - Vector closes Series A as cumulative financing reaches $61 million
Pelion Venture Partners led the syndicate. Other named backers include Harpoon Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Shield Capital. The company combines unmanned systems with tactical and technical training for military customers.
Source - 2025-07-28 - Product Launch - Vector launches Hammer fiber-optic FPV drone
Fiber-optic spools provide a radio-silent control option for operation in jammed environments. The aircraft combines a gimballed sensing camera with options for droppable or one-way payloads. Vector planned production at its Utah facility and described the design as suitable for large-scale manufacture.
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Relations
Relationships
- Wrap Technologies
Partner - Vector and Wrap announced a strategic partnership to develop and integrate drone-enabled non-lethal and counter-UAS systems.
Commercial
- Vector announces multi-year SOCOM drone contract
2025-09-12 · Order / contract · Vector disclosed a multi-million-dollar contract to provide drones, integration and capability support to Special Operations Command.
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